The Bourbon Road is two friends sharing pours and good stories with interesting guests. Each week we sip on bourbon while talking with celebrities, musicians, chefs, authors, industry experts and everyone in between. If bourbon makes it better... or even the other way around, then we want to talk about it.
Jim & Todd pour five premium whiskies: Remus Gatsby 15yr, Old Forester 117 High Angel's Share Rye, Bardstown Cascadia Garryana Oak, Redemption 10yr Barrel Proof, and E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof Batch 14B.… more
Lost Lantern's 2026 Spring Collection brings Montana, North Carolina, Alabama & Idaho single barrels plus a 7-state Far-Flung blend — peaking at 154.4 proof.… more
Drew Hanisch of Whiskey Lore joins Jim & Todd for a 4-state craft tasting: Old Pepper BiB, 1832 Missouri Wheat, Southern Star Zinfandel finish, and Bell of Dayton Dietrich.… more
Standout episodes from the last six months, ranked by top tasting score.
Jim & Todd countdown their Top 5 Whiskeys of 2025: Knob Creek 21, Jack Daniel's 12, Wild Turkey Beacon, Russell's 13, & Woodford Chocolate Malted Rye Redux.… more
Jim & Todd taste four 2025 Jim Beam limiteds: Little Book Ch. 9, Little Book Infinite 2nd Ed., Booker's Reserves tequila finish, and Knob Creek 21-Year.… more
Jim & Todd taste Widow Jane Vaults 2025, Barrel 12yr French Oak, Bardstown x Maison Ferrand, Wild Turkey Master's Keep Beacon & Woodford Reserve Barrel Strength Rye.… more
A powerfully expressive, spice-driven barrel proof with an unforgettable apple-cinnamon profile and one of the most enduring finishes of the night.
A masterclass in extra-aged whiskey expression that achieves remarkable depth and refinement without over-oaking, delivering near-perfection in balance and complexity.
A beacon of craft excellence that touches every palate receptor with expansive, layered complexity and the signature Wild Turkey funk done at its finest.
Sazerac officially names its Tennessee operation AJ Bond Distillery and prepares to debut its first Tennessee Whiskey in Summer 2026. The story behind the name is one of partnershi…
The Gallo acquisition is the biggest bourbon deal in years — and the implications run deeper than the price tag. On April 2, 2026, E. & J. Gallo Winery officially closed its $775 m…
A spirited review by Jim Shannon, The Bourbon Road Podcast There are few places in America that resonate so deeply with the soul of bourbon as Frankfort, Kentucky. In the documenta…